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6 Types Of Cheap Aquarium Plants For A Budget-Friendly Planted Tank! (Easy Aquatic Plants)

🛒 Check Out My Product Review Videos On Amazon – https://glassboxdiaries.com/amazonpage 💻 Check Out My Fish-Keeping Tutorials On My Website - https://glassboxdiaries.com 6 Types Of Cheap Aquarium Plants For A Budget-Friendly Planted Tank! (Easy Aquatic Plants) In today’s video, we’re taking a closer look at the art of setting up a lush, beautiful planted aquarium without overspending on aquarium plants. Many of us, especially beginners, think we need to purchase large amounts of aquatic plants right from the start. However, with a little patience and strategic planning, we can grow everything we need for a vibrant planted tank at a fraction of the cost. One of the easiest ways to keep expenses low is by focusing on floating plants. While experienced aquarists know how rapidly floaters can multiply, newcomers sometimes buy them in bulk and end up spending unnecessarily. A small handful of floating plants—such as duckweed, Amazon frogbit, or Salvinia—often expands across the water’s surface in no time. If you want to save even more money, see if a friend or local hobbyist has spare floating plants to share. Sometimes, you might even be able to collect local species, as long as it’s permitted by regional regulations. Next, consider adding stem plants to your setup. They’re fantastic at stabilizing water parameters and filling in the background of your aquarium. Stems like Rotala, Hygrophila, Limnophila, and Ludwigia propagate easily: just trim the tops and replant them. This way, you only need a single pot of each species you want. In no time, these cuttings become established, and with a little care, you’ll have all the greenery you need to create a densely planted tank. Many online marketplaces offer affordable stem bundles, and fellow hobbyists often give away their trimmings for free. Stolon plants are equally effective at saving money. They spread by sending out runners that develop into new plantlets, quickly covering the substrate. Dwarf Sagittaria, Helanthium tenellum ‘Green,’ and different species of Vallisneria are great for beginners. Many of these can do well in low-tech tanks without CO2 injection or high-intensity lighting. If you have an aquarist friend with a thriving colony of stolon plants, you might score some free plantlets during their routine maintenance. Moss is another wonderful low-budget option. A single tub of Java moss or Taiwan moss can eventually cover large sections of driftwood or rock, giving your planted aquarium a lush, natural feel. Simply trim the overgrowth and reattach it wherever you need coverage. To avoid scattering moss pieces all over, some people attach moss to small stones, so it’s easy to remove and trim without worrying about unwanted spread. Moss is commonly shared among hobbyists, so don’t hesitate to ask around if you’re on a tight budget. Rhizome plants, like Anubias, Bucephalandra, or Java Fern, are popular for low-light and low-tech setups. Though they grow slowly, you can eventually split the rhizomes to propagate new plants. This might require some patience, but it’s a reliable method if you want to fill multiple tanks over time. While you may need to buy the initial rhizome plants, they can be divided once they mature, saving you money in the long run. Finally, rosette plants such as Echinodorus (commonly called Amazon swords) and Cryptocorynes are mainstays in many planted tanks. They can be propagated by removing the new plantlets that sprout from runners or by carefully dividing a mature rosette. This method can take a while—especially in a low-tech setup—but it’s still an effective strategy to grow your planted aquarium. If you’re cautious when uprooting these plants, you can avoid excessive mess in your substrate. All in all, setting up a thriving planted tank doesn’t have to be expensive. The key is to find a few starter portions of aquarium plants that you can patiently propagate. Whether you want floaters, stems, stolons, moss, rhizomes, or rosettes, there’s a way to grow them on your own terms and expand your aquascape organically. I hope this video inspires you to keep costs low while still enjoying the beauty and benefits of aquatic plants. Good luck with your aquarium, and thanks for watching! MY YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS 🐟 Walstad Method Aquariums -    • Walstad Method Dangers To Avoid When Build...   🌿 Aquarium Plants -    • The Best Cold Water Aquarium Plants For Un...   🦐 Shrimp Keeping -    • A Reality Check On Breeding Shrimp For Pro...   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 1 01:24 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 2 03:14 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 3 05:32 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 4 07:30 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 5 08:42 - Cheap Aquarium Plant 6 Disclaimer: Some of the links above may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission from purchases.